Rune Skinnebach Assumes Office as New European Union Ambassador to Ghana

His Excellency Rune Skinnebach has officially commenced his duties as the European Union’s new Ambassador to the Republic of Ghana.

He formally assumed office after presenting his Letters of Credence to the President of the Republic, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, at the Jubilee House in Accra.

The ceremony marked the official beginning of Ambassador Skinnebach’s mission to consolidate and expand the longstanding partnership between Ghana and the European Union. Prior to meeting with President Mahama, he presented his Open Letters to the Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs.

In his engagement with the President, both leaders underscored the strength of Ghana-EU relations, describing the partnership as productive, enduring, and mutually beneficial. They reiterated their joint commitment to enhance collaboration in areas of shared interest.

Ambassador Skinnebach conveyed his enthusiasm about his new role, saying “I look forward to further strengthening Ghana-EU relations during my 4-year tenure. Ghana remains a preferred trading partner of the European Union, and our collaboration continues to deepen.

“We remain committed as a partner to Ghana’s future, as reflected in our ongoing support for youth, education, and sustainability. I will also work to strengthen the EU’s role as Ghana’s primary security partner, and as Ghana’s political partner of choice.”

A career diplomat with more than two decades of experience in the EU’s external relations framework, Ambassador Skinnebach brings a wealth of expertise to his new post.

He previously served as EU Ambassador to the Republic of Malawi, Deputy Head of Division for Pan-African Affairs at the European External Action Service (EEAS) in Brussels, and Head of the Political, Press and Information Section at the EU Delegation to Zambia. Notably, his diplomatic journey began in 1994 at the EU Delegation to Ghana, marking a return to familiar ground in his professional trajectory.

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